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World News

By Corey Flintoff
When the world's seven-billionth person is born sometime on Oct. 31, there's a good chance he or she will be born in India, where 51 babies are born every minute. A visit to the most densely populated neighborhood in one of the world's densest cities offers a look at what life might be like for Citizen No. 7 Billion.

World News

By Corey Flintoff
When the world's seven-billionth person is born sometime on Oct. 31, there's a good chance he or she will be born in India, where 51 babies are born every minute. A visit to the most densely populated neighborhood in one of the world's densest cities offers a look at what life might be like for Citizen No. 7 Billion.

World News

By Corey Flintoff
Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has many die-hard supporters in the capital, but opposition sentiment exists. One man who works for the Libyan intelligence agency says he hates Gadhafi and wants to see him go. Another has a message for the rebels: "When they come here, all the people in Tripoli — they will rise up."

World News

By Corey Flintoff
The president is likely to get a friendly but subdued welcome when he begins his visit to India on Saturday, the start of a 10-day Asia tour. Many Indians feel the U.S. has neglected their country, while cultivating strategic relations with its military rival, Pakistan.

World News

By Corey Flintoff
Now that the San Jose miners have been brought to the surface, safety groups say that Chile should adopt international standards for mines. The San Jose mine was operating despite repeated violations.

World News

By Corey Flintoff
The Nobel committee's decision to award the honor to imprisoned dissident Liu Xiaobo has angered Chinese officials. But analysts say the decision could open doors for Chinese leaders who favor human rights reform.